Danbury State Reps Place High on Conservation Voters Scorecard

DANBURY, CT — Democratic State Representatives Bob Godfrey (110th District), David Arconti (109th District) and Ken Gucker (138th District) received high marks on the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters' 2019 Environmental Scorecard released this week.

Since 2000, the Environmental Scorecard has rated state legislators on key environmental priorities each year.

Reps. Godfrey and Gucker tallied perfect scores of 100 percent. Arconti received a score of 90 percent.

"I look forward every session to working with CTLCV, the strongest advocate for Connecticut's environment," Rep. Godfrey said. "From protections for clean air, water, and soil to creating new careers in a Green Economy, CTLCV has long been a robust and thoughtful guardian. I am pleased to be one of the 100 percenters."

"I am proud to have made the top list on the CTLCV's environmental scorecard for supporting measures that preserve and protect our planet for future generations," said Rep. Arconti. "As co-chair of the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee, I am committed to pushing for measures that will help us achieve our long term energy goals while keeping in line with our obligation and commitment to a healthier and stronger environment."

"I am honored to have received a 100 percent mark on the CTLCV's annual environmental scorecard," said Rep. Gucker, a member of the Environment Committee. "Advocating for environmental change has been one of my priorities as a legislator. I am thrilled with the progress we made last session and can’t wait to build upon these successes next year."

All three state representatives supported pro-environment legislation passed in the last session that included an act concerning the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind (PA 19-71); a resolution approving the state water plan (HJ 171); and as part of an amendment to the two-year state budget (HB7424), the winding down and eventual ban on single-use plastic bags in Connecticut beginning July 1, 2021.